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JANUARY 2025
Mar is in retrograde motion all month. He moves from Leo to Cancer on January 7, giving you new issues to revise and redo. Jupiter is also retrograde all month. The biggest switch in energy occurs when the Nodes of the Moon move from Aries/Libra to Pisces/Virgo. The last time this happened was 18 years ago, 2006-2007. Look back and see what you were doing then to get a feeling for the next two years.
January 1 – Moon in Aquarius. 2025 starts with the Moon alongside Pluto. This creates an aura of transformation, disruption, and evolution throughout the year. It’s hard to guess what December 31, 2025 will be like, but we can be sure you will see many changes. Think about your future and what you want to manifest this year. Look at your life from a vast viewpoint.
January 2 – Moon in Aquarius. Venus enters Pisces to soften the hard edges. She reminds you how being of service makes you happy. She tells you to choose kindness as your first option. It’s time to let go of resentments and grudges. Things may not go as you planned and you need to adapt rather than fight. If you feel grumpy and out of sorts, listen to inspiring music.
January 3 – Moon in Aquarius/Pisces. Mars and Pluto face off giving the day an all-or-nothing feeling. Avoid confrontation since neither side wants to compromise. Stay away from edgy places so you don’t encounter people acting out from frustration. It’s a great day to make a permanent change. Override the voice that says you can’t be more creative.
January 4 – Moon in Pisces. Follow your intuition to create a haven of stability in your home, career, and ambitions. Clean up leftover holiday messes, soothe any hurt feelings you inadvertently caused, contact friends who slipped through the Christmas crack and wish them a happy new year. Find time to take a much needed rest and feel okay about not doing anything.
January 5 – Moon Pisces/Aries. Stay in bed this morning and remember your dreams, or create new ones. Meditate. Your energy picks up as the day goes on and you need to challenge yourself by pushing beyond your usual exercise limits. Take the kids to a playground, sports field, or skating rink. Work on your artistic projects, the ones that are fun to do.
January 6 – Moon in Aries. Mars moves back into Cancer to start phase two of his long retrograde period. You’ll be dredging up unfinished family issues. You can’t procrastinate on necessary house repairs anymore. Your mind is dashing all over with many options. It’s not the day to present your ideas to others, best to just jot them down.
January 7 – Moon Aries/Taurus. It’s hard to start new projects right now, even though you are impatient to get them going. Put that energy towards repair, on all levels. Get in touch with the people who can help you fix up your house to replace the windows that leak, those appliances that tell you they are too tired to go on, or hips or knees that ache. Discard thoughts and opinions that no longer serve you.
January 8 – Moon in Taurus. Mercury moves into Capricorn to help you organize your thoughts. You find the right words to explain what you have to say. Take action to firm up all that you now know has been shaky in how you feel about yourself. Work on creating and maintaining boundaries where you feel weak. Reward yourself tonight with your favorite indulgence.
January 9 – Moon in Taurus. It’s a practical day when you have a good sense of controlling things on the material plane. You’ll find the most direct way to handle what comes up. You’ll find bargains when shopping for the things you need to buy. Give your artistic side a looser rein and see what you create. Buy a new houseplant to bring life into your work and living spaces.
January 10 – Moon in Gemini. Your mind takes off as you put the utilitarian matters aside. Work on writing, creating a presentation, answering emails, making phone calls, and other ways of communicating. Listen to what your intuition has to say to you and be sure to write down that information. You need to hear what others are saying as well as speaking your thoughts.
January 11 – Moon in Gemini. Stay on the move visiting friends, going to meetings, and attending lectures. It’s a perfect day to give a talk and teach what you know. The words will flow from your mind to your mouth. Create a booklist for winter reading and share it with your friends. Make a podcast or YouTube video.
January 12 – Moon in Cancer. Enjoy the comfort of your home. Snuggle up by the fire, or heater, wrapped in fluffy blankets with a pet on your lap. Call Mom and siblings to exchange news. Cook your favorite foods. Spend time immersed in your spiritual practice. Look back to what started 18 years ago and the events and feelings of the years that followed.
January 13 – Moon in Cancer. Today’s full Moon lights up Mars retrograde issues. You’ll be aware of hidden family dynamics resurfacing. You have the opportunity to find new solutions to these old problems which may go back generations. A little step in a new direction will work wonders. Look at family photos and remember special times when you were together.
January 14 – Moon in Leo. Venus and Jupiter urge you to shine. They shower you with creative ideas and images and push you to use them. It’s time to break out of any ruts you’ve fallen into, to break out of your shell, and show everyone what you can do. You’ll do better than you think you can. Share your lovelight everywhere you go. Keep a smile on your face.
January 15 – Moon in Leo. The Sun looks at Mars and demands an accounting of what he’s doing during his vacation. It’s the midpoint of his retrograde cycle and he will make a report so that you can understand his activity in your life. Things may feel uncomfortable when he shows you what you still need to work on psychically and emotionally. Stay optimistic.
January 16 – Moon in Virgo. It’s time to clean up any messes you see around you. You can make amends for angry outbursts, recycle journals and papers, and sweep up leftover debris from the holidays. Do an inventory of your pantry, vitamins, and first aid supplies so you can replace what you need before you need it. Play word games tonight.
January 17 – Moon in Virgo. Make a list of what you are grateful for in your life. It’s a good way to start the day. You’ll see the flaws and mistakes you and others make, but be gentle with your criticism. Finish up the paperwork of the past two weeks, pay your bills, check over your budget. Figure out how to turn your dreams into reality.
January 18 – Moon in Virgo. Take advantage of this last day when you feel practical and can see what to do with a no nonsense approach. You can build, work with your hands, and put things together. You have a levelheaded view as to what to keep and what to toss when you go through the attic, cellar, and/or storage room. It feels good to be busy and useful.
January 19 – Moon in Libra. The Sun enters Aquarius at 3 pm EST. You feel the energy shift through the day, like being in a boat where two currents meet. Speak and write out your intuitions and imaginings. Use your hands to bring the images to form. Gather with like-minded people to support each other and bring an aura of splendor to the day.
January 20 – Moon in Libra. It’s not a day to be alone unless you are consumed with writing your novel or working on that presentation. Have brainstorming sessions at work. You’ll do better working in a team where you can share energy and ideas. Make social events out of your meals. Remember the goodness of the man who we celebrate today.
January 21 – Moon in Libra/Scorpio. The Sun and Pluto meet to initiate a new way of life and begin a time of transformation. Detach from your emotions and take a step back so you can see the big picture. Think outside the box and invent new solutions for your current problems. Untether yourself from the ground so you can soar in your mental hot air balloon.
January 22 – Moon in Scorpio. It’s a day when deep feelings can slow you down and make it hard to feel light and happy. You will need time alone to process these feelings and be able to use them constructively. Plant a seed of hope as you sprout seeds and tend to indoor plants. Build a new container for your emotions to settle your inner qualms.
January 23 – Moon in Scorpio. It’s time to say the things you’ve been keeping inside. Find a voice so you can speak your secrets. Write to your family if talking is difficult, as long as you settle, or begin to unravel, old family misunderstandings. It may be time to sell the old family home, or, to repair the problems in the one you live in. Create new family legacies to have as you move towards the future.
January 24 – Moon in Sagittarius. The dark clouds move away and your mood lightens. Reach out to friends in foreign countries to reestablish your close connection. Expand your business to include other countries. Look for an opportunity to teach globally. You’ll be lucky when you reach out to others and share information.
January 25 – Moon in Sagittarius. It’s the weekend to go where you can participate in winter sports. Enjoy the thrill of whooshing down snow-covered hills. If you can’t get outside, then find a webinar on a topic that is new to you. Or chill out with foreign movies so you can hear a different language. Experiment with ethnic recipes, or, go to that new Indian or Ethiopian restaurant.
January 26 – Moon in Capricorn. You can have productive conversations with your favorite people. Make plans to visit those who live far away. Look at your list of New Year’s resolution and see which ones you need to cross off the list and what you want to add. Sit with a pencil or paintbrush so you can channel the images you see in your mind. Let your right brain play tonight.
January 27 – Moon in Capricorn. Mercury enters Aquarius where he helps you think odd and unusual thoughts. He shows you how smart you are and encourages intellectual pursuits. See where you can downsize and streamline your workday using technology. It’s a day to work late and be industrious. Look at your budget to see what new equipment you can afford to buy.
January 28 – Moon in Capricorn/Aquarius. Shop the sales for that new computer, phone, iPad, printer, or TV that you want. Be practical but realistic as to what you need since part of you wants to get the most advanced model. You crave the freedom to act out where you feel constrained by life. Do something wild and crazy during the dark of the Moon. Gaze at the stars tonight if you can.
January 29 – Moon in Aquarius. Today’s new Moon ushers in the Chinese year of the Wood Snake. See it as a second chance to celebrate a new year. This one is auspicious being blessed by Jupiter. It is a year of wisdom and transformation. Mercury contacts Pluto to emphasize these themes. Look ahead with confidence as you bring your hopes and dreams into a new life.
January 30 – Moon in Aquarius. Uranus turns and starts moving in direct motion. He gives you the green light to be the unique individual you know you are. Take chances on this lucky day when the Sun and Jupiter offer encouragement to burst out of self-imposed limitations and schedules. Do at least one thing you haven’t done because fear held you back.
January 31 – Moon in Pisces. Keep riding the auspicious energy and do good things. Make acts of service a daily routine. Do big ones, like donations to organizations that feed people, and little ones, like taking an elderly friend out to lunch. Today is not about what you have, but about what you give. Spend time doing yoga, working with crystals, and meditating.